Comments on: Sacred and Profane: A Survey of Christian Film Criticism http://www.gettherefromhere.org/2009/10/15/sacred-and-profane-a-survey-of-christian-film-criticism/ Hyper-textual Readings and Writing about Books and Internet Culture. Authored by Steve Pepple Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:34:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rebecca http://www.gettherefromhere.org/2009/10/15/sacred-and-profane-a-survey-of-christian-film-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Rebecca Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:34:43 +0000 http://www.gettherefromhere.org/?p=300#comment-183 Interesting post. I am a Christian, who grew up in the "seperationalist" category. I rarely watched movies because they were promoters of many "evil" things. However, I am a musician and a composer with a passion for orchestral music. At this point I am in my last year of university at a large secular university 3000 miles away from home. Since I finished high school I have found myself fascinated with film scores/music and am pursuing a career composing music for them. It is a huge learning curve for me. I have not abandoned my theology, beliefs, or Christianity. In fact, my faith continues to grow. Yet I am incredibly confused as to what a Christian in this industry should look like, and how to balance my beliefs and my desire to write exceptional music (not just good music... Christianity is filled with enough mediocre musicians). Thank you for your perspective on the flaws in which Christians approach this medium. Should you feel that you have pertinent or helpful information or advice to pass on I am willing to receive it. Thank you for your research and for your respect of those who are navigating the secular/sacred distinctions. Blessings, Rebecca Interesting post. I am a Christian, who grew up in the “seperationalist” category. I rarely watched movies because they were promoters of many “evil” things. However, I am a musician and a composer with a passion for orchestral music. At this point I am in my last year of university at a large secular university 3000 miles away from home. Since I finished high school I have found myself fascinated with film scores/music and am pursuing a career composing music for them. It is a huge learning curve for me. I have not abandoned my theology, beliefs, or Christianity. In fact, my faith continues to grow. Yet I am incredibly confused as to what a Christian in this industry should look like, and how to balance my beliefs and my desire to write exceptional music (not just good music… Christianity is filled with enough mediocre musicians). Thank you for your perspective on the flaws in which Christians approach this medium. Should you feel that you have pertinent or helpful information or advice to pass on I am willing to receive it. Thank you for your research and for your respect of those who are navigating the secular/sacred distinctions.
Blessings,
Rebecca

]]> By: admin http://www.gettherefromhere.org/2009/10/15/sacred-and-profane-a-survey-of-christian-film-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-173 admin Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:34:15 +0000 http://www.gettherefromhere.org/?p=300#comment-173 I have not, but I'll look at that. Thanks for the recommendation. I have not, but I’ll look at that. Thanks for the recommendation.

]]> By: Chester Elijah Branch http://www.gettherefromhere.org/2009/10/15/sacred-and-profane-a-survey-of-christian-film-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Chester Elijah Branch Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:38:43 +0000 http://www.gettherefromhere.org/?p=300#comment-168 Have you ever read Christopher Vogler's book The Writer's Journey? I think this book, which was originally a pamphlet passed throughout Disney in the 70's, was where all of this mythos began. this theory came from Joseph Campbell's book Hero with A thousand faces. Have you ever read Christopher Vogler’s book The Writer’s Journey?

I think this book, which was originally a pamphlet passed throughout Disney in the 70’s, was where all of this mythos began.

this theory came from Joseph Campbell’s book Hero with A thousand faces.

]]> By: Tom http://www.gettherefromhere.org/2009/10/15/sacred-and-profane-a-survey-of-christian-film-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Tom Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:43:40 +0000 http://www.gettherefromhere.org/?p=300#comment-146 Great post. I wasn't aware of this genre of film criticism. It seems a bit shady though. It's almost as though these Christian critics are being apologists for a mostly secular art form. To me, they seem to be looking for metaphors that aren't even intended, trying to reinterpret the art of sinema and cinema for a new audience. I would be very interested to know what Tarentino thinks of these critics. I would think the filmmakers would like to speak directly to the Christian audience, letting them think for themselves, rather than have the filter of the Christian critics. However, it is possible that these critics do bring people to films that otherwise wouldn't come to them. Great post. I wasn’t aware of this genre of film criticism. It seems a bit shady though. It’s almost as though these Christian critics are being apologists for a mostly secular art form.

To me, they seem to be looking for metaphors that aren’t even intended, trying to reinterpret the art of sinema and cinema for a new audience. I would be very interested to know what Tarentino thinks of these critics.

I would think the filmmakers would like to speak directly to the Christian audience, letting them think for themselves, rather than have the filter of the Christian critics. However, it is possible that these critics do bring people to films that otherwise wouldn’t come to them.

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